{"id":"6e0a6128-c23a-4c99-a89e-a4910995d9b5","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6e0a6128-c23a-4c99-a89e-a4910995d9b5","source_url":"https://fitfoodiefinds.com/protein-cookie-dough-cups/","title":"Protein Cookie Dough Cups","description":"These protein cookie dough cups are little bites of joy that'll keep you energized and full with a satisfied sweet tooth to boot! No matter when or where you serve them, they'll always deliver top-tier flavor and texture.","servings":24,"servings_text":"24","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT2M","total_time":"PT32M","image_url":"https://fitfoodiefinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Protein-Cookie-Dough-Cups-10.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)","item":"rolled oats","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"gluten-free if desired"},{"text":"½ cup vanilla protein powder (we used whey Garden of Life Protein)","item":"vanilla protein powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"we used whey Garden of Life Protein"},{"text":"1 cup pitted Medjool dates ~10-14*","item":"pitted Medjool dates ~10-14*","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ cup all-natural (drippy cashew butter (peanut butter works too))","item":"all-natural (drippy cashew butter (peanut butter works too))","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"⅓ cup maple syrup","item":"maple syrup","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"⅛ teaspoon coarse sea salt","item":"coarse sea salt","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)","item":"mini chocolate chips","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"dairy-free if desired"},{"text":"¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips","item":"semi-sweet chocolate chips","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons coconut oil","item":"coconut oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or use a silicone mini muffin pan and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Place rolled oats in a high-speed food processor and process on high for about a minute until you’ve formed oat flour. Add the protein powder to the food processor and pulse to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"Then, add dates, cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt to your food processor and process on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides until your dough is formed. It should look and feel like cookie dough."},{"number":4,"text":"Add in mini chocolate chips and pulse to combine."},{"number":5,"text":"Using a 1-teaspoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto the bottom of each muffin cup. It should be about ¾ of the way full. Press the cookie dough firmly into the bottom of the pan. Repeat until all cups are full. Set aside."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture for 20-second increments, stirring after each increment, until the mixture is melted and glossy. This will take around 2 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Add 1-1.5 teaspoons of melted chocolate to the top of each cup, evenly spreading the chocolate to cover the cookie dough."},{"number":8,"text":"Transfer the pan to the freezer for 1 hour to set."},{"number":9,"text":"Remove the cups from the muffin tin and store them in an airtight container in the freezer."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:59:27.631694+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:59:27.631694+00:00"}